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In 1981, Randy teamed up with two former ski company executives: all-American Olympian Clark Matis and John Schweizer, who were looking to strike out on their own. Randy's expert craftsmanship paired with Clark and John's industry experience and athletic instincts would prove to be the perfect combination. Together, they began to design a more affordable model of high-performance hiking boots. Each member of the trio had their own superpower. The Original Merrell product designs came from Randy. Clark Matis contributed production management knowledge as well as his marketing savvy. John Schweizer added his business acumen and Italian sources. Together, the Merrell brand began to take shape.

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It's been an amazing journey, but we've really only just begun. In 2016, Merrell is teaming up with TOUGH MUDDER as the presenting sponsor. Get ready to celebrate the spirit & grit of the outdoors through this inspiring challenge where everyone is your teammate. It's the perfect opportunity to put your Merrell store online to the ultimate test.

Exploration and following our own path has been in our nature since day one. Today, Merrell continues to make some of the world's greatest footwear(Merrell store), apparel and accessories. It's the kind of stuff we wear ourselves when we're out enjoying the great outdoors, and we're happy to see you wear it in Merrell store online.